For the most part, the peace Christ gives Christians in the present is an inner peace. Christ may very well save us from enemies, reconcile us with those we have become estranged from, or provide for us a season of financial security. God can and sometimes does do such things. Continue reading All Shall Be Well

One of the oldest stories in the Bible is the story of Job. Job was a righteous man who came under tremendous testing. His family died. His wealth vanished. His health failed so that by the time we find him in chapter 9, he is sitting in an ash heap with festering boils all over his body. He complains to his friends that God is too far removed from life on the ground to understand what it is like to be a suffering human being. Continue reading What is it like to be you?

In the second week of Advent, Christians take time to reflect upon the peace that Christ gives. Christ brings us peace by making it clear that we are not alone. He is Immanuel, God with us. Christ brings us peace by assuring us that our sins have been forgiven. Our sins will not be counted against us. We have been pardoned by the blood of Christ. Christ brings us peace by promising to one day set all things right once and for all. Continue reading Advent: Peace